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Tim Cook: Apple Watch and wearables bigger than iPod ever was
Tim Cook: Apple Watch and wearables bigger than iPod ever was
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been blamed for not bringing in new hardware innovation that would reinvent Apple, like Steve Jobs did. Obviously ...... 09 Jan 2019 - 1 comment
Samsung's Gear Blink could be ready to rival Google Glass by March
Samsung's Gear Blink could be ready to rival Google Glass by March
According to multiple sources, Samsung is preparing their 'Gear Blink' Google Glass rival for launch in March of next year. 15 Sep 2014 - 4 comments
Garmin unveils new vívosmart fitness tracker wearable
Garmin unveils new vívosmart fitness tracker wearable
Garmin has unveiled their second-generation fitness tracker, the vívosmart, a significant upgrade to their original vívofit. 07 Sep 2014
IFA: Sony unveils two new smart wearables
IFA: Sony unveils two new smart wearables
Using the IFA event as their venue, Sony has unveiled two new smart wearables including an update to their line of smartwatches. 05 Sep 2014
WSJ: Apple iTime will have NFC
WSJ: Apple iTime will have NFC
According to a new report, the upcoming Apple iTime smartwatch will include a near-field communication (NFC) chip, allowing for one-tap mobile payments and other transfers of information. 05 Sep 2014
Report: Apple wants to charge $400 for its new wearable
Report: Apple wants to charge $400 for its new wearable
Internally, Apple executives had discussed selling the new iTime smartwatch for $399, a price that would be significantly higher than existing watches. 31 Aug 2014 - 4 comments
Apple launching wearable next month, but it won't ship until next year
Apple launching wearable next month, but it won't ship until next year
Earlier this week, Apple sent out invites for their biggest event in years, in which the company will unveil the iPhone 6. 30 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
Report: Apple preparing wearable health-monitoring device, partners with Mayo Clinic, Nike
Report: Apple preparing wearable health-monitoring device, partners with Mayo Clinic, Nike
Apple's next product launch will be a wearable health-monitoring device, says the Nikkei Asian Review, with the company looking to take the lead in the growing healthcare sector. 07 Jun 2014
Google shows off Android Wear notifications
Google shows off Android Wear notifications
With the first Android Wear-powered device just weeks away from launch, Google has now demoed how notifications will work for the upcoming smartwatches. 30 May 2014
Google Glass rival Samsung Gear Glass coming this September?
Google Glass rival Samsung Gear Glass coming this September?
According to new reports, Samsung may be preparing a Google Glass competitor dubbed the Gear Glass, with release set for this year. 14 May 2014
Samsung holding health-based event later this month, new fitness band updates coming?
Samsung holding health-based event later this month, new fitness band updates coming?
Samsung is preparing a new event in which it will unveil upcoming health-based apps or devices. 04 May 2014
Will.i.am has built his own smartwatch that does not need a phone
Will.i.am has built his own smartwatch that does not need a phone
Will.i.am, famous for his time with the Black Eyed Peas and more recently as a major producer, has shown off a new smartwatch that does not need a separate phone to be useful. 06 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Google releasing Android dev SDK for wearables in the coming weeks
Google releasing Android dev SDK for wearables in the coming weeks
Speaking during SXSW today, Google's Android/Chrome SVP Sundar Pichai has announced that the company is preparing to release an Android dev SKD for wearable devices. 10 Mar 2014
LG working on Google's smartwatch, set for launch at I/O
LG working on Google's smartwatch, set for launch at I/O
Multiple sources have reported today that LG is working on Google's first smartwatch, which will be unveiled next month and be available in June following Google's I/O conference. 24 Feb 2014 - 2 comments
MWC 2014: Huawei unveils TalkBand fitness tracker with built-in headset
MWC 2014: Huawei unveils TalkBand fitness tracker with built-in headset
Huawei has used the MWC event to unveil their anticipated wearable device, the TalkBand B1. 24 Feb 2014 - 4 comments
Report: Apple iWatch coming next fall with wireless charging support
Report: Apple iWatch coming next fall with wireless charging support
Apple will release the oft-rumored iWatch in October 2014, after having testing multiple prototypes. 15 Dec 2013 - 1 comment
     

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